Reborn Lady - Chapter 392

The Jing Mansion bestowed on Da Lang by Emperor Yongping was relatively close to the Third Princess Mansion and the Gui Mansion, both of which were in the north of the Imperial City.

Pingcheng was no better than Jiangnan. The first month and February were very cold. It was not until the middle of March that the craftsmen started to repair the Jing Mansion.

At the end of June, the Jing Mansion was finally repaired.

Xu Qingwan and Da Lang led everyone in the mansion to move in.

Everyone would continue to mourn for Wei Yang, and it was not appropriate to move to a new house, but other royal relatives still had to go and visit.

On that day, Wei Luo took a rest, put on a black uniform, and went to the Jing Mansion with Yin Hui and the children.

They were the only guests in the Jing Mansion that day.

The family got out of the carriage, and Da Lang and San Lang had already greeted them. The two brothers, one twenty-four and the other twenty-one, were married and even fathered.

The two brothers were both dressed in plain white clothes, Da Lang was still sad, but he was courteous, San Lang lowered his eyes and never looked at them.

Yin Hui could understand San Lang’s resistance.

Wei Yang passed away, and the whole family fell down from the position one step away from the highest point. At that time, no matter which Uncle took the place of their father, it was impossible for Da Lang and San Lang to be calm. It was all human nature, there was nothing to criticize.

Yin Hui looked at her eldest son, Wei Heng. She didn’t need to worry about Da Lang, but San Lang was impulsive. Yin Hui hoped that her son would understand San Lang’s mood for a while, and if he said any offensive words or actions, his son should not argue.

Wei Heng understood and nodded towards his mother.

Everyone went in.

Xu Qingwan was waiting in the hall.

Even if Wei Luo became the Crown Prince, Xu Qingwan would still be his elder sister-in-law, and during the mourning period, it would not be considered impolite not to greet guests in front of the door.

At such times, all polite words were empty, and it was impossible to comfort Xu Qingwan’s mood, so Yin Hui just asked Yingchun to bring the housewarming gift, and said softly to her, “I hope you will accept it.” 

Hearing that, Xu Qingwan smiled.

Long before Yin Hui, the Eldest Princess, Ji Xianxian, Fu Shan, and others all came. Everyone would try to say some auspicious words, but the auspicious words were meaningless. In comparison, Yin Hui was more comfortable to be around.

The Yin Hui in her memory, except for the first two years when she first married into the Yan Palace, had always been so comfortable in her words and deeds, neither rushing to curry favor with her, nor like Ji Xianxian who was so sarcastic, who seized the opportunity to fight against her.

Yin Hui was like a ball of gentle water, which would take care of the emotions of everyone around her. Unless anyone really offended her, Yin Hui would not speak ill to anyone.

Looking at Yin Hui again, tears appeared in Xu Qingwan’s eyes.

When Yin Hui saw her, she came over to hold Xu Qingwan’s arm, and said to Da Lang, “Your third uncle is a man of few words, just pour him a cup of tea. You can talk to Wu Lang and Qi Lang.”

Da Lang smiled, looked at the Third Uncle who nodded.

Yin Hui and Xu Qingwan went to the back house, while Wei Ning sat with the wives of Da Lang and San Lang.

In the inner room, Yin Hui sat next to Xu Qingwan by the bed.

Xu Qingwan wiped away her tears with a handkerchief, and said with a wry smile, “I’m sorry.”

Yin Hui said, “The world is impermanent, my eldest brother left suddenly, and you’re suffering, I understand.”

Xu Qingwan shook her head, looked at Yin Hui, laughed at herself and said, “I don’t miss him at all. The bond between us as husband and wife has been worn out for so many years. It’s just for the sake of the children we were maintaining the appearance and harmony.” 

Yin Hui was stunned.

She never thought that there would be a day when Xu Qingwan would have a heart-to-heart talk with her.

Xu Qingwan never thought that there would be such a day too. Before she got married, she had many sisters of the same age. Other ladies would share their troubles. Even if Xu Qingwan had them, she would not tell anyone as she should always maintain noble girl manners. As a noble lady, she should be dignified and courteous everywhere, so naturally she would not show any jealousy or dissatisfaction. Even if others bullied her, she should show tolerance and understanding.

It was like this when she was a girl, and it was even more like this when she became a daughter-in-law in the Yan Palace. 

It could be said that, except for her aunt who had seen her worry and cry, even the maids around her didn’t know how miserable she was.

“Ah Hui, in fact, all these years, I have envied you very much. If he treats me half as well as the Third Master treats you, I am willing to follow him to death.” These words were too serious, Yin Hui hurriedly held Xu Qingwan’s hand. “Sister-in-law, don’t be like this. You still have Da Lang, Sand lang, and your newly born grandchildren. As long as your children and grandchildren respect you, the future will be good. Why cling to the past?”

Xu Qingwan looked at Yin Hui, tears kept falling. “I’m not afraid of suffering, I’m afraid that Da Lang will suffer, Ah Hui, I can only tell you this.”

Yin Hui fell silent.

Xu Qingwan grabbed her hand, choked with sobs and said, “Ah Hui, I swear on Da Lang’s life that I will teach the brothers to abide by their duties and never do anything disloyal or unfilial. Please pass my words on to the Third Master, okay?”

Yin Hui looked back at Xu Qingwan, and said seriously, “Sister-in-law, you are underestimating the Third Master. Although he looks cold, he actually values family affection more than anyone else.”

Xu Qingwan nodded, saying,  “I know, I know, but, sometimes, the tree wants to be quiet but the wind keeps blowing. I am afraid that outsiders will spread rumors and stir up their feelings.”

Yin Hui reassured her, “Don’t worry, I am not a fool, and the Third Master is not either. As long as Da Lang and the others respect him, he will definitely take care of his nephews in the future.”

Xu Qingwan’s loyalty to Yin Hui was actually to show her loyalty to Wei Luo on behalf of her sons. After saying so, everyone understood what was in each other’s hearts.

Leaning on Yin Hui’s shoulder, Xu Qingwan finally shed tears and said, “I have never had a heart-to-heart with you, and I dare not expect to be a sister with you, but I will obey you and respect you.”